HSSC Haryana Police Constable Syllabus, Exam Pattern

The knowledge test carries 97 percent of the marks. It is objective, bilingual, on an OMR sheet, with questions of equal marks. At least 10 percent of the questions are on basic computer knowledge and at least 20 percent on Haryana. There is no negative marking for a wrong answer, but a question left without the fifth circle marked costs 0.97 marks. The pass mark is 50 percent, or 40 percent for reserved categories.

General studies, general science, current affairs, reasoning, mental aptitude, numerical ability, agriculture, animal husbandry and similar trades, set at 10+2 level. Computer basics and Haryana make up a combined 30 percent or more of the paper.

• Qualification: 10+2 from a recognised board, with Hindi or Sanskrit up to Matric. Higher qualifications earn no extra marks.
• Age: 18 to 25 years on 1 January 2026, with 5 years extra for SC, BC and EWS candidates. Those who had applied under Advt. 14/2024 were measured as on 1 September 2024.
• Height: men 170 cm (168 cm for eligible reserved categories) with 83 cm chest unexpanded and 4 cm expansion (81 cm for reserved). Women 158 cm (156 cm reserved), no chest rule.

The order is: CET marks shortlist, then the Physical Measurement Test (PMT), then the Physical Screening Test (PST), then the knowledge test. The first two are qualifying only. HSSC takes ten times the number of posts in each category to the knowledge test. NCC certificates add 1, 2 or 3 marks for A, B and C level.

Rs 21,700 a month at the start, Level 3, Cell 1 of Haryana's pay matrix.

HSSC has not published knowledge test cut-offs for Advt. No. 01/2026, since the test has not been held. The CET shortlist for each PMT is printed in the PMT notices on the HSSC Results page.

Practise the 2.5 km run at 12 minutes or better, and check height and chest against the table before applying. For the knowledge test, spend real time on Haryana, because a fifth of the paper is on it.

• HSSC Advertisements page
• Advt. No. 01/2026 (PDF)
• Notice reopening Group C forms, 16 March 2026
• PST absentee notice, 3 August 2026
• Earlier Re-advertisement No. 06/2024 (PDF)
• HSSC Public Notice page

How many constable posts are there in Advt. 01/2026?

5,500: 4,500 male (GD), 600 female (GD) and 400 male (Government Railway Police).

Is there an application fee?

No. HSSC charged nothing for this advertisement.

Do I need the CET first?

Yes. Only Group C CET qualified candidates could apply.

Is there negative marking?

Not for a wrong answer. A question left unmarked loses 0.97 marks.

What is the pay?

Rs 21,700, Level 3.